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The Effects Of Bmi On The Development Of Radiation Cystitis Onset: A Pilot Study, Kelsa G. Kazyak, Bernadette Mm Zwaans

Posters

Radiation cystitis (RC) is a debilitating adverse side effect of pelvic radiation therapy. Despite advancements within the field of radiation oncology, the location of the bladder makes it difficult to avoid during radiation and approximately 5-10% of cancer survivors with a history of pelvic radiation are at risk. While RC is not common, the long-term effects can be crippling and we hope to provide more information on the risk factors to help survivors and inform clinicians.

Public Awareness Of Pr: Measuring Citizens’ Comprehension Of The Influence Of Public Relations, Mia Hammond

Communication Honors Theses

Through its circulation of culturally relevant messaging, the field of public relations has established itself as an omnipresent force that “both intervenes in and instrumentali[z]es different aspects of society and culture” (Edwards, 2018). Despite public relations’ role as a socio-cultural decider, there has been limited academic exploration of public relations within the field of media literacy. Considering the influential nature of public relations, there are negative implications surrounding a lack of general comprehension of the field at both the individual-consumer level as well as at the national level (i.e., the health of American democracy). This thesis seeks to bring public …

Studying The Whole Package: The Implications Of Movement Law For Correctional Policymaking, Steph Pettit

Journal of Law and Policy

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision 2022 prison package ban placed strict limits on the quantity and quality of care packages that people incarcerated in the state’s prisons can receive. The ban is reflective of the myriad ways in which the movements, associations, and activities of incarcerated individuals are tightly controlled by prison rules and administrative directives. Despite the severe impacts that prison policies have on incarcerated people and their loved ones, neither administrative procedure nor the courts provide significant opportunities for incarcerated people to effectively contest prison policy. State administrative directives are immune to public …

Digital Masculinity: An Analysis Of How Masculine Values Are Manifested In Online Spaces, Catherine Thompson

Honors Projects

In this research paper, I utilize previous research to demonstrate how the history of masculinity in America impacts views of social hierarchy in gendered spaces online. I describe how hegemonic masculinity affects how men view themselves and others to understand why men’s online groups like incels, pick-up artists, men’s rights activists, 4chan, and 8chan develop and thrive by providing men with groups where they can demonstrate hegemonic masculinity to other men through degrading women. Using this framework, I use a binary logistic regression model to quantify the relationship between men’s opinions surrounding internet behaviors and attitudes towards the internet with …

“We Felt Powerful And Rebellious”: Contested Spaces, Lesbian Identity, And The Evolution Of Separatism, Sarah Cooper

All Dissertations

Drawing on theoretical perspectives from lesbian studies, queer theory and studies and, feminist rhetorics while using rhetorical analysis, interviews, and archival research, this project traces the relationships lesbians have had to place, through case studies. To date, research on how space occupancy or land practices have contributed to the constitution of a contemporary lesbian identity in the United States lack scholarly attention. My following chapters ask: how has separatism historically and at present contributed to the constitution of lesbian identity? To answer, I turn to archival evidence of women’s lands in Southern Oregon, Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival, and Olivia Travel. …

Examining Ndufab1 Expression In Head And Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Addison L. Stevens

Honors Theses

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) accounts for around 4% of all cancers in the USA. HNSCC includes cancers of the oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, hypopharynx, and larynx. Reprogramming of mitochondrial metabolism has been known to promote oncogenesis. NDUFAB1, a nuclear encoded subunit of respiratory complex I (RCI) in the inner mitochondrial membrane, is abundantly expressed at the mRNA level in HNSCC patients. Based on this finding, we hypothesize that NDUFAB1 protein expression is high in HNSCC and that NDUFAB1 expression predicts a poor prognosis in HNSCC patients. We determined NDUFAB1 expression in HNSCC using immunohistochemistry and pathology guided …

Project 4: Botanical Drawing In Color Pencil, Joyce Symoniak

Scientific Illustration: Course Materials

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Ripples, Nick White

Gandy Dancer Archives

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Up On A Star, Selinda Lawren

Gandy Dancer Archives

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Snapshot, Lili Gourley

Gandy Dancer Archives

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An Analysis Of White-Collar Crime In Fort Bend County, Texas., Glenda Ann Higgins

Dissertations (2016-Present)

In many respects, white-collar crimes are invisible, with offenses characteristically cloaked within organizational routines that often render them undetectable by observers, victims, or law enforcers. The prosecution of such crimes is unique in different states and distinct on a case-by-case basis. Studies have shown that despite the increased number of white-collar crimes fostered by explosive advancements in technology, many white-collar crime cases still go undetected and are not subjected to the criminal justice system. This dissertation will examine the approach of the Office of the District Attorney for Fort Bend County, Texas, in the prosecution of white-collar crimes in the …

The State Of Architectural Labor, Ivy Mcclure

Honors Capstones

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Exploring Young People’S Attitudes Toward Affirmative Consent Policies, Grace Keller

Honors Capstones

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Identity Validation, Bisexuality, And Online Community: A Qualitative Analysis Of Reddit Discussions, Elizabeth Haik

Honors Capstones

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Improvement Of Existing Stage-Top Incubator For Cell Imaging (Stici), Alyson Goree

Honors Capstones

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Characterization Of Leptin Receptor Expressing Cells In The Cortex And Hippocampus Of The Mouse Brain, Cade Canepa

Honors Capstones

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Coh 1500 Healthcare In The Us Oer Syllabus, Shannon Caravello

Open Educational Resources

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Analyzing Real Life Scenarios Through Linear And Exponential Functions Using Open Pedagogy., Lili Grigorian

Open Educational Resources

This assignment is on linear and exponential growth, which is connected to real life scenarios from students’ everyday life as well as teaches them financial responsibility and awareness of economic issues. Project has five parts. In part 1, students would use digital communication ability by creating a video about the topic from the knowledge they had prior to this project. In part 2 (the Mathematical part) they will use problem-solving and inquiry learning to better understand linear and exponential growth, in part 3 students will use global learning through reading to then annotate article and watch video to then discuss …

The Effectiveness Of Online Activism: Who It Is Effective For, What Issues It Is Effective For, And What Time Period It Is Effective For, Kylie Cooper

Political Science

The Internet is relatively new and constantly changing, which makes it hard for political organizations and activist groups to know how to mobilize via this medium. Online activism is the process of using the Internet to communicate, spread information, and organize traditional activism (Martin 2007); People who use this form of activism are usually thought of as only showing token support for a cause without being willing to engage in more meaningful support (St Louis 2014). In this paper, I will analyze under what circumstances online activism is effective. To answer this question, I must first determine who online activism …

Seniors Seeking Housing, Health, And Climate Justice, An Oral History Of Hurricane Recovery In The Gulf Coast, Jessica April Ward

Dissertations (2016-Present)

On the Gulf Coast of Texas, a large disparity exists between the number of homes still in need of repair after Hurricane Harvey and the number of homes actually repaired by the City of Houston, Housing and Community Development, 6 years after the storm. This research was conducted through the lens of environmental justice, with attention to climate change impacts and the vulnerability of previously segregated neighborhoods over extended periods of time. The most vulnerable, seniors, were interviewed to collect their personal experiences post Hurricane Harvey to determine the true extent of home damage, how they recovered from the storm, …

A Case Study On Examining Systemic African American Poverty In Caddo Parish And Bossier Parish, Louisiana, Stephen Pinkney

Dissertations (2016-Present)

There are many states, counties, and cities in the United States of America where people do not have access to basic necessities such as food, housing, proper medical facilities, access to schools, and ready or no transportation, etc. The reason for this situation is due to the issue of poverty. Poverty is an unacceptably low-standard way of life that is a complex human phenomenon. It has multiple causes, manifestations, and dimensions. (Odhiambo, Omiti, Muthaka, 2005) Caddo Parish, Louisiana, is such a place that has high poverty among Black people. The population of African American people in Caddo Parish is larger …

Study On The Effect Of Lipoic Acid Presence In Heptamethine Cyanine Dyes For Near-Infrared Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (Nir-Sers), George Pollinger

Forensic Science Master's Projects

The use of Near-Infrared (NIR) Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) has recently served as a strong candidate for highly sensitive bioimaging without the use of ionizing radiation and strong magnetic fields. Given the potential of heptamethine cyanine dyes to absorb in the NIR region while retaining stability and sensitivity, recent research has focused on altering the chemical moiety at the heptamethine displacing the meso-chloride to discover novel reporter molecules with enhanced SERS signaling. Such research has determined that lipoic acidcontaining N-acetyl amino tri-carbocyanine can produce a strong SERS intensity, given the affinity of sulfur for AuNPs. Such discoveries have utilized improper …

Qualitative And Quantitative Analysis Of Cannabinoids In Commercially Available Hemp-Infused Oils By Hplc And Complementary Analytical Methods, Gina Delmonache

Forensic Science Master's Projects

For decades, cannabis consumption has remained one of the most controversial topics of discussion in both science and law. However, Cannabis sativa, from which both hemp and marijuana are derived, has served as an essential component of medicine, industry, and recreation for centuries. Approximately 500 compounds have been identified from cannabis alone, and only around 66 are termed cannabinoids which account for the majority of research on the substance. The major cannabinoid constituents include delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta 9-THC), responsible for the psychoactive effects of cannabis, in addition to, cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannbinolic acid (THCA), cannbidolic acid (CBDA), cannbigerol (CBG), …

The Impact Of Encryption Technologies On Criminal Investigations In Canada: A Balanced Approach To The 'Going Dark' Problem In Light Of Self-Incrimination And Privacy Considerations, Laura Ellyson

PhD Dissertations

Encryption, a method of concealing information from unwanted eyes, has recently become more prevalent in society, following revelations of massive surveillance conducted by governments and the increasing number of attacks on companies holding their customers’ digitized information. Encryption mechanisms have become more sophisticated and widely used by citizens who wish to keep their personal information private and secure. Conversely, criminals have also been using strong encryption mechanisms to hide their wrongdoing, which has made it harder for law enforcement officials to access evidence. This “going dark” phenomenon has impacted both the seizure of “data at rest” (i.e., data that is …

Sullivan's Passions For Research And Running Intersect At Unh, Scott Ripley

UNH Today Archive

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Urc Showcases Research From More Than 1,500 Students, Keith Testa

UNH Today Archive

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Critical Language Scholarship To Take Wahju ’24 To Indonesia, Keith Testa

UNH Today Archive

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Decreasing Hospital Readmission Rates Of Heart Failure Patients: An Evidence-Based Quality Improvement Project, Elizabeth Rodriguez

DNP Projects

BACKGROUND: Teach back is an evidence-based health literacy intervention that encourages patient engagement in own treatment, adherence to treatment, medications, and quality of care. Implementation of teach back method could positively impact readmissions to the hospital in patients experiencing heart failure and any other chronic diseases and it could improve patient’s outcomes.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this project was to implement teach back method in a home care agency in the Hartford area in patients with HF to prevent readmission to the hospital.

METHODS: The IOWA model was used and PSDA as tools to support EBP project.

RESULTS: Pre and …

Law's Credibility Problem, Julia Simon-Kerr

Washington Law Review

Credibility determinations often seal people’s fates. They can determine outcomes at trial; they condition the provision of benefits, like social security; and they play an increasingly dispositive role in immigration proceedings. Yet there is no stable definition of credibility in the law. Courts and agencies diverge at the most basic definitional level in their use of the category.

Consider a real-world example. An immigration judge denies asylum despite the applicant’s plausible and unrefuted account of persecution in their country of origin. The applicant appeals, pointing to the fact that Congress enacted a “rebuttable presumption of credibility” for asylum-seekers “on appeal.” …

Digashu And Another V Grn And Others; Seiler-Lilles And Another V Grn And Others (Sa 6/2022; Sa 7/2022) [2023] Nasc 14 (16 May 2023), Dunia P. Zongwe

SAIPAR Case Review

This controversy is about a powerful court that sided with a noble cause but that nonetheless decided the case so clumsily that it strengthened the adversaries’ otherwise weak counterarguments. In the groundbreaking Digashu case, the Supreme Court of Namibia recognized same-sex marriages contracted abroad. However, this decision relied so heavily on European and North American jurisprudence that it unintentionally fuels the impression and the accusations of those who claim that such recognition imposes Western values on the Namibian people. Moreover, in its efforts to recognize same-sex marriages, the Namibian apex court sacrificed the accuracy of its analysis by grossly distorting …